Grounds
Outdoor Paradise
The Governor's Mansion sits on eight acres of land featuring a swimming pool, tennis court, fountain, and vegetable and flower gardens.
Grounds
Recreational Outlets for the Family
In 1964, Governor John and Marjorie McKeithen installed a swimming pool next to the tennis court.
Rotunda
Artistic License
The Mansion’s elegant marble floor features a central motif made of approximately 2,500 pieces of marble showcasing the state seal, with a magnolia blossom prominently at its base. Though beautiful, the official Louisiana state seal does not feature a magnolia at its base; the designer exercised artistic license by incorporating one.
Rotunda
Louisiana Craftsmanship
The rotunda includes a suspended spiral staircase handcrafted by Louisiana master craftsman Wilmore A. Coco.
Grounds
Pool Views
The pool, situated in the rear of the property, overlooks the Capitol Lakes.
Rotunda
Artistic License
The Mansion’s elegant marble floor features a central motif made of approximately 2,500 pieces of marble showcasing the state seal, with a magnolia blossom prominently at its base. Though beautiful, the official Louisiana state seal does not feature a magnolia at its base; the designer exercised artistic license by incorporating one.
Color the Mansion's Famous Cookies
The Mansion’s bakery is renowned for its chocolate chip cookies, a longstanding tradition shared with visitors as they depart.
Explore the
Foyer
Marvel at the hand-painted mural of the Foyer and find all the signature pieces.
